COLUMBIA, MD—MICROS Systems, Inc. will debut its new MICROS mTablet E-Series and the new MICROS Engagement feature at the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Show taking place in Chicago, May 17-20, 2014.
The mTablet E-Series, which is available in an eight-in. and eleven-in. size, offers an extended battery life and operates on Microsoft Windows 8.1 Embedded Industry Pro. The eight-in. handheld tablet is designed for on-the-go staff, while the eleven-in. version is also fully compatible with the MICROS mStation base, giving staff the flexibility to be mobile or use it as a workstation option with full peripheral connectivity. Optional sleeves for either mTablet size facilitate secure payment on the device.
The MICROS Engagement feature brings an interactive element to the MICROS mTablet E-Series when running MICROS Simphony in a food and beverage establishment, according to the company. The MICROS Engagement feature offers a fluid touch experience with interactive live tiles that can display and promote numerous content including specials of the day and upcoming events, connection to the loyalty program, external content feeds for guest entertainment, and the ability to take orders. It is also customizable for preference and can access actionable data, analytics and tools for management staff.